HB 555 (2011): relative to the designation of the Lower Exeter/Squamscott River as a protected river.
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HB 555 (2011)
relative to the designation of the Lower Exeter/Squamscott River as a protected river.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
- Chapter law: 113
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2011. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 23, 2011 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2011 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 4, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2011 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 31, 2011, making it Chapter 113 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Lawrence Kappler (R - Rock 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Elisabeth Sanders (R - Rock 7)
- Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 9)
- Rep. Timothy Comerford (R - Rock 9)
- Rep. Jason Antosz (R - Rock 9)
- Rep. Donna Schlachman (D - Rock 13)
- Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 10, 2011, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- April 7, 2011, 9:40 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 102
Votes
- February 23, 2011, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 4, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- February 10, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/10/2011 11:15 AM LOB 305 ==Executive Session to Follow==
- February 11, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 23 (Vote 13-0; CC)
- February 23, 2011: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 16, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
- April 7, 2011: Hearing: 4/7/11, Room 102, LOB, 9:40 a.m.; SC18
- April 28, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 5/4/11; SC22
- May 4, 2011: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 4, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 18, 2011: Enrolled
- May 18, 2011: Enrolled
- May 31, 2011: Signed By Governor 05/31/2011; Effective 05/31/2011; Chapter 0113